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Lynchpin

June 20, 2020December 25, 2020 ElRoyPoet

Why isn’t there a law against lynching? Every time men with guns get triggered, The bully comes out, and he wants to get even, So he cheats, to teach the object of his hate a lesson. Could it be, his … Continue reading Lynchpin

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Endangered Species

June 12, 2020September 16, 2020 ElRoyPoet

The facts of the matter: Democracy is better And freedom is best. But is it sustainable? Even though we are All created equal, Some of us have evolved, Into more equal beings. While others have regressed. So, to protect The … Continue reading Endangered Species

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Trillionaire

May 15, 2020May 17, 2020 ElRoyPoet

I’m your regular Joe. I earn an average wage. I live in an apartment house, And I try to lead an aesthetic life. Now, if I were a trillionaire, I could be the world’s patron, And support millions of people. … Continue reading Trillionaire

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Mayday, Mayday

May 3, 2020October 9, 2020 ElRoyPoet

All of my life, You’ve heard me say: “I’ll get to it, One day in May”. And every year, The month goes by; Then June arrives, To makes us sigh. Is it because, My liberal brain, Won’t let go; It’s … Continue reading Mayday, Mayday

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Doomsday

May 1, 2020August 14, 2020 ElRoyPoet

When leaders say: “it will get worse before it gets better” they are dooming all of society. When the citizens hear this, they begin to anticipate that ‘it has to get worse before it can get better’. They begin to … Continue reading Doomsday

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A New Beginning

April 10, 2020September 14, 2020 ElRoyPoet

Even though, it feels like you’re stuck in a perpetual loop. The age-old truth is now, even more evident—that in order to find meaning in your life, you must be able to set a goal. It might appear to be … Continue reading A New Beginning

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Wild Cat

March 4, 2020March 7, 2020 ElRoyPoet

When you were a teenager and you would fly off the handle, I was always there to catch you. But I wasn’t there when the dog died, and you freaked out and spooked the neighbors. Yesterday somebody accidentally bumped into … Continue reading Wild Cat

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Hospice

February 24, 2020February 26, 2020 ElRoyPoet

Does she see your unhappiness? If you put on a happy face, She will feel better. But If she sees–you’re upset, She’ll only be sad, Because she can’t help it, That she’s weak. Don’t let her hear your crying, Because … Continue reading Hospice

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Near Miss

February 18, 2020August 14, 2020 ElRoyPoet

In the last 5 years, I’ve been driving to and from work. My regular route takes me down the same path every day. That I’m a creature of habit, is an understatement. Normally when I leave work at 5 pm, … Continue reading Near Miss

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Living In Denial

February 10, 2020August 30, 2020 ElRoyPoet

You live to learn. You learn to live. There’s only one way to go. There’s no shortcut. The casinos are full of players, Who believe they can game the system. A few are born with the gift. But most aren’t … Continue reading Living In Denial

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Pretender

February 6, 2020March 6, 2020 ElRoyPoet

How can I understand you, If I have no idea, What’s going on, Inside that mind of yours? How you got here, And where you think you’re going? So, tell me, What’s happening, What’s new in your life. What are … Continue reading Pretender

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I Reflect You

January 24, 2020January 27, 2020 ElRoyPoet

There are mirrors in my eyes, For all to see. When I look into your eyes, I see a reflection of me. When I see youth, I remember, who I used to be. When I see maturity, I wonder, if … Continue reading I Reflect You

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